Nurse Practitioner - Psychiatric

Curana Health•Joplin, MO

About The Position

Curana Health is seeking an experienced Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) to provide mental health support to adults and older adults in Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNF), Long-Term Care (LTC), Assisted Living (AL), and Independent Living (IL) communities. The role provides psychiatric care across the post-acute and long-term care continuum, with a focus on personalized services, continuity of care, resident and family support, and improved outcomes for an underserved population. The nurse practitioner works with a collaborative, multidisciplinary care team and has autonomy of practice backed by clinical and administrative support. The position requires travel to and from one or more assigned facilities. Curana may later require a valid driver’s license, current auto insurance, and an acceptable driving record depending on travel needs; the employee would receive 30 days’ notice, and periodic motor vehicle record checks may be conducted as a condition of continued employment.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
ANCC certification as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP).
Active DEA license.
BLS and ACLS certification.
Current Nurse Practitioner license in the state of practice.
Travel to and from one or more assigned facilities.

Responsibilities

Conduct patient rounds and manage psychiatric care in SNF, LTC, AL, and IL settings.
Coordinate care with attending physicians, consulting specialists, referral sources, and facility staff.
Assess and manage residents’ mental health needs, perform physical exams, and gather complete medical histories.
Order and interpret laboratory and diagnostic tests, make preliminary diagnoses, and develop therapeutic care plans for mental and physical health.
Prescribe and administer medications and treatments, including injections as necessary.
Educate patients and families about medications, care plans, and preventive mental health practices.
Collaborate with physicians and facility teams to address acute psychiatric and medical needs.

Benefits

Competitive compensation models with unlimited earning potential.
Autonomy of practice with clinical and administrative support.
Data-driven tools and AI solutions, smart texting, and modern technology platforms.
Professional development, including CME support.
Quality incentives with bonuses tied to patient outcomes and care excellence.
Generous paid time off.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
401(k) with company match.
Company-paid short- and long-term disability.
Comprehensive malpractice coverage.
UpToDate subscription for clinical decision support.
Full benefits package for full-time employees; part-time employees may be eligible for limited benefits.